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Commonly Confused

Its vs. It's

Some practical guidance, and interesting history, about a common mistake.


Some practical guidance, and interesting history, about a common mistake.

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Its vs. It's

 

Some practical guidance, and interesting history, about a common mistake.

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Thawing one of the mysteries of English

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How Do You Pronounce 'Vase'?

 

And is one way more correct than the others?

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The Schwa

 

The most common vowel sound in English causes many spelling problems.

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How Do You Pronounce 'Groceries'?

 

Is there one standard way?

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Who vs. Whom

 

Good news for those who feel stuffy saying 'whom.'